Words with the letter Y

The letter Y is a versatile consonant in Scrabble, valued at 4 points. It often acts as both a consonant and a vowel, which gives it a unique flexibility in word formation. Short words like by, my, and yes are useful for quick plays and can fit into tight spots on the board. Because of its moderate point value, placing Y on double or triple letter score tiles can boost your score significantly, even with shorter words. Its dual nature allows you to create or extend a wide variety of words, making it a valuable tile to hold onto.

Strategically, Y shines in longer words like yard, yawn, yield, or young, especially when combined with premium squares to maximize points. It’s also common in endings such as -ly or -y, which can help you extend existing words and increase your score. Knowing a range of Y words and recognizing its vowel-like role can improve your rack management and open up new opportunities on the board. With thoughtful play, the letter Y can be a powerful contributor to your Scrabble success.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
donnybrooks	23	23
donsy	9	9
doody	9	9
doohickey	21	21
doohickeys	22	22
dooly	9	9
doomfully	21	21
doomily	14	14
doomsayer	15	15
doomsayers	16	16
doomsaying	19	19
doomsday	15	15
doomsdayer	17	17
doomsdayers	18	18
doomsdays	16	16
doomy	11	11
doorway	13	13
doorways	14	14
dooryard	12	12
dooryards	13	13
doozy	17	17
dopey	11	11
dopily	13	13
dopy	10	10
dorky	12	12